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Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 84
About
Arizona Flight Club is fully integrated with Classic Air Aviation. Low monthly participation dues provide members with aircraft discounts, instructor discounts, simulator discounts, higher fuel reimbursement rates, air conditioning rental, Bose headset rental, i Pad with Foreflight rental, and much more!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Classic Air Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $7,900 – $31,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Classic Air Aviation, LLC operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
Yes, Classic Air Aviation, LLC has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Classic Air Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) and Piper PA-44 (Seminole). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, Classic Air Aviation, LLC has the following flight training device: Redbird SD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Classic Air Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.